Personal note to you from ABC-13's Dave Ward

Below is a message from Dave Ward, who has been off the air since a fall last month:

"I just want to take this time to thank the dozens of Eyewitness News viewers for your kind words of encouragement while I undergo my therapy and rehabilitation.

It's been almost four weeks since I fell and had surgery. Since then, I have been busy with daily therapy and exercise trying to get my hip back into shape. Your kind words and inspirational remarks have helped me get through this difficult time.

I wanted to let you know that I hope to be back on the Channel 13 Eyewitness News anchor desk soon providing you with the latest news and information about Houston and our community.